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• ROLL MINUTES OF THE ' ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 13, 2009 7:00 o'clock p.m. The Orono City Council met on the above - mentioned date with the following members present: Mayor James White, Council Members Jim Murphy, Lili McMillan, Cynthia Bremer, and Douglas Franchot. Representing Staff were City Administrator William Wells, Assistant City Administrator for Long -Term Strategy Mike Gaffron, City Engineer Tom Kellogg, City Attorney Soren Mattick, and Recorder Jackie Young. Mayor White called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. CONSENT AGENDA Item Nos. 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14 and 16 were added to the Consent Agenda. Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 23, 2009 Murphy moved, McMillan seconded, to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2009, City Council meeting as amended, with the minutes being corrected to reflect that Acting Mayor Murphy called the meeting to order. VOTE: Ayes 5, Nays 0. LMCD REPORT — ANDREW McDERMOTT — REPRESENTATIVE McDermott reported that Zebra mussels were allegedly found in Prior Lake but that they are still awaiting confirmation from the DNR. The LMA has requested that the LMCD conduct additional inspections at boat launch sites, reduce the milfoil harvesting area on the lake, and designate that portion of the milfoil harvesting money towards investigating the boat launch sites. In addition, the LMA would like the majority of the Save the Lake monies designated towards investigating boat launch sites. The LMCD is _ not in total agreement with that approach and is attempting to reach a compromise with the LMA. McDermott indicated he is unsure what impact the zebra mussel report in Prior Lake will have on the discussion. The LMCD has also commenced work on a strategic plan, and have arrived on the following vision: To protect, preserve, and promote the enjoyment of Lake Minnetonka. The LMCD's mission statement is to provide leadership in protecting, improving and managing Lake Minnetonka for the public's use and enjoyment. The LMCD preserves and protects Lake Minnetonka through administration and regulation, promoting cooperation and partnerships through innovation and education, through sound leadership and an effective stewardship of public and private funds. There are also a number of objectives under that • overall mission statement that will be worked on throughout the year. McMillan asked whether the environmental and boat density subcommittees are still active. PAGE 1 of 8